AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only integral cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Payload Operations Engineer responsible for operating AST satellite payload subsystems to support constellation service and in-orbit testing. This is primarily a day-staff shift position at the AST Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs), with occasional weekend, holiday, and on-call support to provide 24x7 payload operations.
Key Responsibilities
Payload Operations & Monitoring
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Operate payload tools to create configuration items required for in-orbit testing (IOT) and commercial service.
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Monitor service/test automation and analyze results through telemetry and log evaluation.
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Coordinate payload system configuration changes to maintain commercial service levels.
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Monitor and process payload subsystem telemetry data to ensure subsystem health, including power, thermal, and RF performance.
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Maintain situational awareness of satellite, payload, and ground configuration and status.
Tool & Software Support
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Support development of payload operations tools for efficient automated tasks.
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Work with tool developers for functionality updates and payload software updates.
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Operate SOC operations software tools.
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Support development of automated operations tools.
Coordination & Troubleshooting
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Coordinate troubleshooting with SOC, Network Operations Center (NOC), and subsystem engineers to resolve service issues.
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Participate in daily shift handover briefings.
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Support mission product development including procedure development, testing, and validation.
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📌 Payload Operations Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 AST SpaceMobile
📍 Barcelona
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